Amesbury Friends Meeting
Guidelines for Use of the Amesbury Friends Meetinghouse
Before scheduling any meetings or events at the Amesbury Friends
Meetinghouse, also known as the Amesbury Friends Peace Center, people
should check the calendar that is posted in the meetinghouse and will
also be posted on this website. To avoid scheduling conflicts, to
determine the appropriate fee for use and to insure appropriate use of
the meetinghouse facilities, please use the email contact
calendar@amesburyquakers.com.
Heat - We need to conserve energy so heat in the
fellowship room should be turned all the way down to 50 when not in use.
Programmed thermostats may be temporarily turned up but should no be
re-programmed. Heat in upstairs bathroom should be kept on low at all
times during winter to prevent pipes from freezing.
Interior Doors - All doors, except downstairs
bathrooms, should be left closed. In the event of a fire this would help
prevent it from spreading. Bathroom doors should be left open to let
moisture out so mold doesn't grow.
Exterior Doors - The last person to leave the building is responsible to
make sure doors are closed securely and locked. Special "keys" to open
and close push bars should be kept hanging on the hook next to the front
door and next to the furnace room door. Insert the key in the hole on
the bar and turn while pushing or releasing the push bar.
Cleaning - Groups that use a space are expected to
leave it in the condition they found it. If needed, the rooms used
should be vacuumed or swept.
Trash - Please pick up all trash, empty waste baskets
you have used, and take your trash with you when you leave. Trash pick
up at the meetinghouse is only on Fridays.
Windows - During warm weather some upstairs windows may
be propped open. Heat should be shut off. All windows must be closed
before you leave. In the warm weather the emergency furnace switch
outside the furnace room, should be OFF.
Furniture - If pieces of furniture are moved, please
return them to places where they were before leaving. A photo of the
furniture placement in the fellowship room is posted on the bulletin
board.
Supplies - the meeting maintains a good supply of
toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning materials accessible to all who
use the building. Groups that aren't part of AMM should supply their own
disposable cups, plates, coffee and tea.
Snow Shoveling - Those using the building need to clear
paths and steps as needed. Shovels are stored in the furnace room. A key
to the furnace room is on the hook to the right of the door. Please
return the key to the hook.